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Nov 2024
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The Mind of an Ultramarathon Runner: Mat...

Mari Llewellyn / Pursuit Network
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Ep. # 148 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with ultra marathoner and content creator Matt Choi to dive deep into his journey from childhood challenges to becoming an ultra-marathon runner. Matt shares how he rebuilt his identity after leaving American football, and the powerful influence David Goggins had on his mindset and approach to l ... Show More
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